“He is a respected leader and someone with a lot of finals experience, which will be invaluable for our young group on and off the field.

“I know he is eager to get started, and we’re equally eager to see the impact he can have in 2019 and beyond.”

Trade 3

IN: Dean KentOUT: Pick 65

Forward-line speed was high on St Kilda’s wish list after 2018 revealed a gap in that area, so when Melbourne speedster Dean Kent nominated the Saints as his preferred destination, a solution was in sight.

On the same afternoon that the Hannebery deal was completed, the Saints secured Kent’s signature at a steal for Pick 65.

The 24-year-old has 63 games under his belt, and List Manager James Gallagher said Kent would add speed and power to the Saints’ midfield and forward line.

“Dean’s biggest strengths are his speed, power and penetrating kick,” he said.

"These are attributes we’ve identified as pretty important for our group going forward and we’re excited to secure his services.

“He’s proven to be a dangerous forward during his career to this point, and we also think that he can play a role for us higher up the ground and through the midfield to add a different element to our current group.”

Trade 4

IN: Pick 36, Pick 46OUT: Pick 28

On the final day of the Trade Period, the Saints’ draft outlook presented a noticeable gap between Pick 28 and Pick 67, blocking them out of the 3rd Round of selections.

It’s well-storied that the 2018 Draft pool runs deep, so St Kilda went about adding a 3rd Round selection to strengthen their overall draft position.

The Saints gained Picks 36 and 46 from the Demons in exchange for Pick 28 (acquired as part of the Dan Hannebery deal).

List Manager James Gallagher said the Saints had sought out the trade to improve its spread of draft picks.

“This deal significantly improves the position of our third selection, which has moved from the back end of the draft to pick No. 46,” Gallagher said.